Eritrea Genealogy

Africa

Eritrea

Guide to Eritrea ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

Eritrea Wiki Topics
Beginning Research
Research Strategies Record Finder
Record Types
Church Records Civil Registration Colonial Records Genealogies	Military Records Online Records Religious Records
Eritrea Background
Gazetteers History Jurisdictions	Languages Maps
Local Research Resources
Archives & Libraries Societies

Country Information

Eritrea is a country in Africa bordered by Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. It was formerly ruled by Italy. In lieu of an official language, Tigrinya serves as the de facto language.

Getting Started

Getting Started with Eritrea Research Links to articles on getting started with Eritrea research. How to Find Birth Records How to Find Marriage Records How to Find Death Records

Eritrea Research Tools Links to articles and websites that assist in Eritrea research. Eritrea (Cousin Connect) Eritrea Genealogy Resources & Vital Records (Forebears)

Eritrea Online Genealogy Records

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Eritrea Map

Genealogy records are kept on the local level in Eritrea.

FamilySearch Resources

Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.

• Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research

Cemeteries

• Asmara War Cemetery